Daily Mirror once again invites Ranil, Sajith, Namal and Anura for presidential debate

Pathmaranjan Sunday, 18 August 2024 04:08 PM

Only Anura will accept the invitation. All others are afraid of debates.

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Sugathaloana Sunday, 18 August 2024 04:08 PM

Sajith, Ranil and Anura only. Actually if that is the case, Namal will come to debate.

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Observer Sunday, 18 August 2024 04:24 PM

Reasonable and fair offer from Dailymirror. A chance to throw their own cards on the table , without claiming or insulting each other. The voters would be the judgers.

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Prince Sunday, 18 August 2024 04:33 PM

This is Sri Lanka. Expecting too high.

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Rani Sunday, 18 August 2024 04:34 PM

Now it’s fair game. Certainly with topics and their MANIFESTO.

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Volker Metzger Sunday, 18 August 2024 04:44 PM

These four "magnificent" presidential candidates will decline the invitation, probably with flimsy arguments! The reason is simple! In a public debate they would have to use good rhetoric as well as make key substantive statements on the subject of political similarities, differences and contradictions!!! These should give their potential voters the impression that what I am presenting is profound, convincing and will lead the country to a better future!!! None of the four candidates represents the necessary realistic (radical), implementable political program!!! Neither they as individuals nor the policies they have made public so far will be able to convince thoughtful

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D P P Prasad Sunday, 18 August 2024 05:06 PM

Your attempt is highly appreciated. Besides except your institution no other publishers have organised a such meaningful programme thus far Further all the leading candidates who wish to obtain the mandate of the people have a chance to present something about their election manifesto through this debate and mean while each candidate will be able make the voters aware of their future programmes

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Lk Sunday, 18 August 2024 05:24 PM

ONLY AKD could convince the public and all others are thieves in politics...Ranil is connected to CB scam and hiding all thieves. Sajtih is almost protecting all thieves as we see from the people who joins him. No word about Namal . But AkD doesn't done anything like this and he is going to do what he says

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Volker Metzger Sunday, 18 August 2024 05:43 PM

These four "magnificent" presidential candidates will decline the invitation, probably with flimsy arguments! The reason is simple! In a public debate they would have to use good rhetoric as well as make key substantive statements on the subject of political similarities, differences and contradictions!!! These should give their potential voters the impression that what I am presenting is profound, convincing and will lead the country to a better future!!! None of the four candidates represents a realistic (radical), implementable political program that is necessary in this regard!!! Neither they as individuals nor the policies they have made public so far will be able to convince thoughtful

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R Sunday, 18 August 2024 05:55 PM

Excellent news. Unelected master debating president can invite all three candidates to his double bed and operate his love machine till he can win the election. As we all know he is the best lover my country ever had who can develop internal activities till they can’t walk

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Debate Sunday, 18 August 2024 06:22 PM

Good. Ask pertinent questions. Mute the other candidates' microphone when one is talking. Let the public see for themselves their conduct, track record of contributing to a peaceful and stable country, agenda and policies.

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Lion Sunday, 18 August 2024 07:02 PM

Anura is the only one who accepted to joined the debate other have avoided it sitting flimsy reasons

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Logical Sunday, 18 August 2024 07:05 PM

Debate in English?

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Samy Selvarajah Sunday, 18 August 2024 07:53 PM

I am sure that only Anura will be the one who will come forward for the debate, as others are scared to face the truth. Please, all of you have to come together and debate for the whole world to see. God is watching. God bless them all and expose the truth to the voters.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Sunday, 18 August 2024 08:43 PM

It should be AKD, SP. and MR who is the actor behind the scene

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Joe Sunday, 18 August 2024 09:36 PM

No surprises here. Most SL politicians don't have the intellect to face such on the spot questioning. Voted in by the tin roof rice packet crowd, they'll unravel and be exposed and complete dimwits.

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Volker Metzger Sunday, 18 August 2024 09:46 PM

These four "magnificent" presidential candidates will decline the invitation, probably with flimsy arguments! The reason is simple! In a public debate they would have to use good rhetoric as well as make key substantive statements on the subject of political similarities, differences and contradictions!!! These should give their potential voters the impression that what I am presenting is profound, convincing and will lead the country to a better future!!! None of the four candidates represents the necessary realistic (radical), implementable political program!!! Neither they as individuals nor the policies they have made public so far will be able to convince thoughtful

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Immature babe Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:03 PM

Sajith is like a one man band. Have never seen him debating with anyone except screaming from the bottom of his throat, when there's no one to question him.

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Sunil Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:34 PM

Sri Lankans, please remember that post of President does not come automatically to people whose fathers have been President . It will go to the person who will be sincere in leading the country and bring an end to all wrong doing and give the people a better quality of life.

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Quolp Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:51 PM

Rajapaksas are victorious leaders there is no doubt about that, all others are ever FAILED Party Peronalities who are not derserved to be a leaders, with whom; a your smart leader Namal Rajapaksa should not engange with any debate with those mutts as he has a good proven vision, good proven mission and good proven values.

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FredSnR Monday, 19 August 2024 01:48 AM

Waste of time these debates just more TV time to show their faces to the public Have that election. Then talk to the winner about his plans. The electorate is waiting to vote they have made up their minds, either way, let it be a fair election

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Zak Monday, 19 August 2024 02:15 AM

Only AKD will participate. Rest no hope of tuning up

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Kevin Monday, 19 August 2024 03:40 AM

Count down to presidency. Four. Three. Two. One, President. Good initiative. Also good to debate their prime ministers. That will show how genuine and decisive their presidential candidates are! If they can't tell who their prime minister will be after the election, they are unsure about a lot of other promises too.

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Punchi Monday, 19 August 2024 06:06 AM

This is important. The current international partners providing unskilled employment to the citizens of our most advanced 2500 year civilisation need to know that the current situation will be maintained and possibly further enhanced to ensure their continued supply of unskilled labour in the decades into the future

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Jagath Leanage Monday, 19 August 2024 08:05 AM

Thank you Jamila for inviting leading four candidates . We eagerly waiting to see it, Madam.

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Jude Monday, 19 August 2024 08:34 AM

There's no debate, there's only one winner and that is AKD.

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RuwanL Monday, 19 August 2024 08:54 AM

Non of them may come for a debate! DM can do a simple set of questions for which they can provide answers and make sure that they stand by the promises made in the forum. Simple questions like 1) How will you eradicate corruption? 2) How will you reserect the economy? 3) How will you bring down the cost of living? 4) How will you bring down government expenditure?

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Voice Monday, 19 August 2024 09:55 AM

Many innept and incompetent politicians who ruined the economy of this country are envey and jealous of AKD for his charismatic leadership skills ; his political rhetoric; his logical debating skills; his policy making skills ; his talents...Sri Lanka never produced a leader like him so all are jealous of his achievements..why is this ? If not all some are really jealous of him ..? Some cannot debate with him ? Because he is a science graduate and naturally talented and skilled ..he is honest and he is sincerely working for the good for all. He is not theief like all others. All lies are made against NPP ..and yet people are with NPP

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